Enrollment
28
High
DISTRICT 40 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKE ARTHUR·NCES 350147000375
LAKE ARTHUR HIGH
700 BROADWAY, LAKE ARTHUR, NM 88253 · (575) 365-2000 · Chaves County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL28 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.7:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
28 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 4 | 14% |
| Grade 10 | 11 | 39% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 14% |
| Grade 12 | 9 | 32% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within LAKE ARTHUR. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where LAKE ARTHUR HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Chaves County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 28 | #202 of 212 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
28
-15 (-35%) vs 2020
-50% since 1990-91, when it was 56
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
was 10.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 28 | 4.1 | 6.9:1 | 100% (28) |
| 2023-24 | 38 | 3.3 | 11.4:1 | 100% (38) |
| 2022-23 | 40 | 3.9 | 10.2:1 | 100% (40) |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 4 | 10.8:1 | 93% (40) |
| 2017-18 | 29 | 5.7 | 5.1:1 | 62% (18) |
| 2015-16 | 30 | 4 | 7.5:1 | 90% (27) |
| 2010-11 | 46 | 10 | 4.6:1 | 93% (43) |
| 2000-01 | 75 | 6 | 12.5:1 | 68% (51) |
| 1990-91 | 56 | 5 | 11.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LAKE ARTHUR HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (29 to 28); teachers down 29% (5.7 to 4.1).
About LAKE ARTHUR HIGH
LAKE ARTHUR HIGH is one of the public schools in LAKE ARTHUR, New Mexico. It is a small high school. The school had 28 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for high schools in New Mexico is about 450, so this school runs 94% smaller than that.
LAKE ARTHUR HIGH reports to LAKE ARTHUR, which has 3 schools and 121 students.
At 75%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at LAKE ARTHUR HIGH combined. Smaller groups are 21% White and 4% Black. County-wide, 58% of Chaves County residents are Hispanic.
Teacher staffing is 4.1 full-time equivalents, or about 6.9 students per teacher. The 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico is higher than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 100%. Across public schools in Chaves County, the average is about the same, 100%.
County data help place the school in context: in Chaves County, median household income is about $52,938, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 20%. The public schools of Chaves County number 33 and enroll about 10,504.
The nearest public school is LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARY, at less than a tenth of a mile. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
LAKE ARTHUR HIGH had 43 students in 2020-21 and 28 in 2024-25, a 35% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 10.8:1 in 2020-21 to 6.9:1 in 2024-25.
The LAKE ARTHUR HIGH community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Chaves County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
64,217
Census ACS
Median income
$52,938
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
10,504 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LAKE ARTHUR
- LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARYElementary · 67 students
- LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLEMiddle · 26 students
Other schools in LAKE ARTHUR
- LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARYElementary · 67 students
- LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLEMiddle · 26 students
Other Lake Arthur High schools
One other US public school is named Lake Arthur High. LAKE ARTHUR HIGH is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Lake Arthur High SchoolLake Arthur, LA · 365 students
Nearby schools
- LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 67
- LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE0.0 mi · 26
- HAGERMAN ELEMENTARY8.6 mi · 217
- HAGERMAN MIDDLE8.6 mi · 70
- HAGERMAN HIGH8.7 mi · 121
- ARTESIA PARK JUNIOR HIGH10.5 mi · 539
Frequently asked questions
About LAKE ARTHUR HIGHHow many students attend LAKE ARTHUR HIGH?
LAKE ARTHUR HIGH enrolls approximately 28 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does LAKE ARTHUR HIGH serve?
LAKE ARTHUR HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LAKE ARTHUR HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LAKE ARTHUR HIGH is approximately 6.9:1 (4 FTE teachers).
How diverse is LAKE ARTHUR HIGH?
LAKE ARTHUR HIGH reports a student body of 21% White, 75% Hispanic, 4% Black.
Who oversees LAKE ARTHUR HIGH?
LAKE ARTHUR HIGH is overseen by LAKE ARTHUR in Chaves County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.